There are currently 134 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the county. The Indiana State Dept. of Health’s dashboard is showing one new death from the virus; however, the Putnam Co. Health Dept. has determined the individual was living outside the county at the time of death. No further information about the individual will be [...]

There are currently 134 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Putnam County.gowp2020-05-27T15:19:37-04:00

(Greencastle, Ind.) Putnam County officials announced today that there are currently 120 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the county. Additional updates include: OptumServe is offering FREE COVID-19 tests in Putnam County. OptumServe is testing high-risk Hoosiers showing symptoms of COVID-19 or in direct contact with someone who has the virus. Visit https://pchosp.org/testing-site-opens-may-13/ to learn [...]

(Greencastle, Ind.) The Putnam County Health Dept. announced today the fifth death of aPutnam County resident from COVID-19. No further information about the individual will be released due to privacy laws. Currently, there are 81 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Putnam County. Additional updates include: Putnam County Hospital reports that it has not had an [...]

Putnam County Hospital would like the community to know that the hospital and clinics are open, and they are continuing to provide exceptional healthcare close to home. The providers of Putnam County Hospital would like to urge our community to not delay needed care. PCH is offering both in-person and virtual visits. Dr. Lisa [...]

Putnam County Hospital loosening restrictions on elective services and proceduresgowp2020-05-01T12:50:19-04:00

(Greencastle, Ind.) Putnam County officials announced today that there are currently 62 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the county. Additional updates include: The State of Indiana is offering free testing for COVID-19 throughout Indiana. In the coming days, the State of Indiana will be offering free COVID-19 testing through a partnership with OptumServe Health [...]

(Greencastle, Ind.) Putnam County officials announced today that there are currently 58 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the county. Additional updates include: Governor Holcomb’s recent executive order allows health care providers and facilities to resume elective medical procedures. This includes our own Putnam County Hospital. “Please do not ignore your health out of fear [...]

(Greencastle, Ind.) Putnam County officials announced today that there are currently 56 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the county. Additional updates include: Virtual religious services are available in Putnam County. A number of Putnam County religious organizations are offering virtual religious services. Here’s a link for more information: https://pchosp.org/virtual-religious-services/ Wear a mask in public [...]

(Greencastle, Ind.) Putnam County officials announced today that there are currently 51 cases of COVID-19 in the county. The number has not changed since Saturday, April 18. The Putnam County Health Dept. is continuing to investigate all confirmed cases of COVID-19 and notifying individuals who have been in direct contact with the patient. If [...]

(Greencastle, Ind.) Putnam County officials announced today that there are currently 51 cases of COVID-19 in the county.The Putnam County Health Dept. is continuing to investigate all confirmed cases of COVID-19 and notifying individuals who have been in direct contact with the patient. If you do not get a call, then you are most likely [...]

(Greencastle, Ind.) Putnam County officials announced today there are currently 33 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Putnam County. That number is anticipated to rise, as some private labs were closed for Easter and are being confirmed today. The Putnam County Health Dept. is continuing to investigate all confirmed cases of COVID-19 and notifying individuals who [...]

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More COVID-19 testing is coming to Putnam County May 13. OptumServe will offer FREE tests starting Wednesday to high-risk Hoosiers showing symptoms of COVID-19 or in direct contact with someone who has the virus. Visit https://pchosp.org/testing-site-opens-may-13/ to learn who should be tested. Registration is required at https://lhi.care/covidtesting or (888) 634-1116. Please note that with the increase in testing, it’s possible that the number of cases in the county will increase.

Effective April 2, 2020 at 6 a.m., Putnam County Hospital will enact a no visitor policy to protect patients and the hospital community from COVID-19. The hospital will be establishing ways for families and loved ones to communicate with patients, including designated apps and shared tools for patients who do not have access to personal technology devices. The hospitalist and leadership will apply their discretion to special circumstances involving minor children accompaniment and end of life care, to ensure patients, their families and loved ones are cared for in the most compassionate way during this time.